Prince William County, Virginia is rich in history. Formed in 1731, it was named for Prince William, Duke of Cumberland, son of King George II. This blog is intended as a place for descendants and researchers of PWCo families to find and share information.

Monday, August 26, 2013

Will: Sukey Payne (1819)

SUKEY PAYNE Will

Prince William County Will Book L. pg. 302

13 Mar 1819; proved 04 Oct 1819

In the name of God Amen Be it remembered that I SUKEY PAYNE
of the County of Prince William and Commonwealth of Virginia being weak in body
but of sound mind and memory thanking God for the same, do publish this writing
as my last will and testament. First it
is my desire that all my just debts may be paid. Secondly I give and bequeath unto LUCY PAYNE
(alias) WILLIAMS daughter of my son THOMAS PAYNE and her heirs forever all the
stock I may be possessed of at the time of my decease consisting of horses cows
hogs and sheep together with the plantation & utensils of every
description. In witness whereof I’ve
hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 13th day of March
1819.

SUKEY PAYNE {seal}

Sign’d publish’d and declar’d by SUKEY PAYNE as her last
will & testament in presence of

WILLIAM NELSON, THORNTON MONJOY

At a Court held for Prince William County October 4th,
1819

This last will and testament of SUKEY PAYNE decd was
presented to the Court and being proved by the oaths of WILLIAM NELSON and
THORNTON MONJOY is ordered to be recorded.